Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Patent
1995-05-05
1997-07-29
Ta, Khoi Q.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
70247, B60R 2506, B60K 2000
Patent
active
056512902
ABSTRACT:
A manual transmission shifter includes a base, and a shift lever pivoted to the base by a ball and socket arrangement. An ignition-key-interlock mechanism includes a bell crank pivoted to the base for movement between a key-interlocked position and a key-released position. The bell crank includes a slot configured to be engaged by a protrusion on the shift lever when the shift lever is moved from neutral to a reverse gear position. The ignition-key-interlock mechanism further includes a key-interlock cable assembly operably connected between the bell crank and the key-receiving ignition device of the vehicle. When the shift lever is moved out of the reverse position, the ignition-key-interlock mechanism is moved to the key-locked position such that the ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of the vehicle. Alternatively, when the ignition-key-interlock mechanism is moved to the key-released position and the ignition key is removed, the shift lever cannot be removed from reverse until the ignition key is again operably positioned in the ignition.
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Beattie Dale A.
DeJonge Robert A.
Lee Dana M.
Medema Robert M.
Meisch Richard L.
Grand Haven Stamped Products Division of JSJ Corp.
Ta Khoi Q.
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